Being able to obtain quality healthcare is a must for patients. It doesn't matter how many amazing medical providers are out there if patients don't have access to them. However, many patients struggle to see the right doctor to treat and maintain a condition. Here are some of the most common obstacles people face when trying to access healthcare: Physician Shortages … [Read more...]
Michael Haghighi: “Even a Volcanic Eruption Couldn’t Stop Me From Becoming a Doctor”
There’s no easy way to become a doctor. An American physician spends an average of 14 years in training: 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, as well as residencies and fellowships that last between 3 to 8 years. During this extensive training potential doctors often have to give up their personal lives due to time commitments and tons of studying. Not to mention, … [Read more...]
The Importance of Self-Care for Physicians
The best doctors are known for prioritizing the needs of their patients. Even though being selfless can be a good quality for doctors to have when providing care, these medical professionals should still take the time to care for themselves properly. Neglecting personal needs can affect mental health and negatively impact medical professionals in other ways that make it … [Read more...]
Tips In Reducing Out-Of-Pocket Healthcare Costs
Reducing The Costs Of Healthcare The first thing you want to work on in regard to reducing the expense of out-of-pocket healthcare is your health itself. Eat right, exercise right, and you’ll condition your body such that it doesn’t “break down” so often. Think of it like a car. Your car needs periodic maintenance. Now if you never change oil on your car, by the 100,000-mile … [Read more...]
The “Wellness” Worries
The idea of “wellness” being a bad thing is such a strange concept. It’s all about being well - where could the harm be? The problem comes with how this trend - popularized online primarily - is impacting the relationship we have with our doctors. After years of relying on medical science and seeing life expectancy climb to hitherto unseen heights as a result, suddenly … [Read more...]
Use the Internet to Improve Your Health with These Tips
Your health is obviously very important, but have you stopped to think about how the internet can help you to look after it? Many people don’t realise the extent of the possibilities out there, and that’s a major mistake. If you want to get your health back on track, maybe it’s time to use the internet to help you. Here are some tips that will assist you in doing exactly … [Read more...]
Vital Ingredients Of A Good Doctor-Patient Relationship
Advertising, visibility, customer service, and the like will all play a certain role in how well doctors can engage and retain their patients. But thinking of it as a business only goes so far. The most important thing, at the core of it, is the relationship between the two parties. Any treatment, any plan is much more effective with cooperation and understand. But fostering … [Read more...]
Four Essential Questions To Ask When Choosing A New Doctor
Your relationship with your doctor is important. In fact, it’s one of the most important relationships you’ll ever foster, so you’d better make sure you get it right. Your doctor plays a huge role in your health, happiness and quality of life, so they have to be someone you can trust implicitly. You shouldn’t take the decision lightly, so here’s a few things to get straight … [Read more...]
Effective Communication between a Doctor and a Patient
Anytime you have deep concerns about your health, there is immediate need to talk to your personal doctor. Communicating your medical fears clearly goes a step further in having your concerns addressed and receiving reliable medical care in good time. Some people shy away from going to the doctor. The reasons for these kinds of fear are varied, ranging from; prohibitive … [Read more...]